The last stage of digestion is excretion. When you have bowel movements, you are removing all the material from food that your body couldn't use. Typically, your body has already removed essential ...

From poop habits to gas and bloat, a gut health dietitian answers the questions you’re too embarrassed to ask—but really ...

Knowing if our digestion is “normal” or “abnormal” can help us to know whether we need to improve our digestive health. My goal with this column is to help you better understand how to identify ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Drinking more water can help you prevent pellet poop by keeping your digestive system running smoothly. You can get more fiber in your diet for healthy digestion and ...

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A gastroenterologist shares tips on the best time of day to poop and whether or not taking a morning poop on the regular is the ideal. Our editors independently select these products. Making a ...

Watermelon can be good for you as part of a balanced diet and can help with digestion if eaten in moderation. However, too ...

We aren't walking nearly as much as usual, and a gastroenterologist says that can lead to indigestion. Here's the benefits of walking for digestion. “During quarantine our diets are very much ...

People go to many extremes to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, but generating green stool shouldn't be one of them. Your morning trip to the bathrooom revealed you may have had one too many green beers ...